Medical Lab Technologist - Prn

Position Title: Medical Laboratory Technician

Department: Laboratory

Supervisor’s Title: Laboratory Manager

I. Position Summary: Performs waived, moderately complex and high complexity testing according to established standards and practices in the areas of hematology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology and immunohematology for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Performs phlebotomy.

II. Principal Functions and Responsibilities:

A. Responsibilities include those articulated in 42 CFR Standard § 493.1495 for Testing Personnel.

B. Must maintain professional certification if required.

C. Ensures HIPPA is always followed. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information and abides by established communication code. Assures accurate maintenance of patient’s medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information.

D. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

E. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. Assures continuity of care by conducting verbal and/or written report with incoming staff regarding any pertinent information to their shift.

F. Maintains excellent customer service and professionalism when communicating with patients, colleagues and vendors.

G. Utilizes safe and good laboratory technique. Maintains instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

H. Solves procedural problems and makes independent decisions concerning emergent situations. Understands appropriate triage and multitasking.

I. Precepts and orients new laboratory employees, interns and students.

J. Maintain positive and effective relationships with team, patients and/or other disciplines to ensure continuity of care.

K. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Attend staff meetings as required.

L. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

III. Position Qualification Requirements:

A. Must meet 42 CFR Standard § 493.1489 for Testing Personnel performing high complexity testing.

B. Preferred Education: 2-year degree in Medical Laboratory technology from an accredited institution.

C. Preferred Minimum Experience: 3 months clinical laboratory experience; phlebotomy experience.

D. Preferred Certification: MLT (ASCP)

IV. Work Environment: Primarily indoors, within an adequately lit laboratory with windows.

V. Working Conditions: Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Potential exposure to toxic chemicals. Potential exposure to biohazardous specimens. Potential exposure to sharps. Potential exposure to electrical hazard. Occasional prolonged standing, moderate amount of stooping and bending, occasional lifting of not more than 20 pounds. Schedule may include working 12-hours shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.

VI. Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, using microscopes, centrifuges, pipettes, other various laboratory equipment, laboratory analyzers, computers, walking, lifting, reaching, hand-eye coordination, repetitive motions, speaking clearly.